If you can save some money up, boost your credit, acquire a mode of transportation, etc, you will be better equipped to start acting as a realtor/investor.

@Heather HillHi Heather - You are on the right track - having your personal finances in shape will definitely boost your ability to be successful as an investor - and passive income is the name of the game - you will be financially independent before you know it - feel free to reach out if I can help 

Looking for a good boost to get my feet off the ground, and trying to get opinions on whether this is a smart move.Thank you for any input, customer and contractor side.

I do have like 10 inquiries on my report but to boost it when needed I add myself as an “authorized user” for the business credit.

What is generally equated in the real estate terms as 'old man real estate'.If you want to take the risk you are still young and using leverage will boost you up to that next level with all the equity you have.

Is there much in the "game" of trying to boost NOI and refinance on NOI * Cap Rate, or is it just the case of getting one single mortgage and it's the art of trying to simply negotiate with the seller to get a good deal in the first place?

Due to the growth of Rowan, that should be very popular and has already helped boost a less desirable part of town (sadly, I think that excitement has died already).

They have different levels too, which boost your return.  

In six months or so, their unemployment benefits will run out boosting rent nonpayment and mortgage delinquency rates. 

As a lifetime resident, community activist and small time RE investor, this would be a huge boost to our borough.